Is Sodium Alginate Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Alginate Sulfate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Alginate Sulfate
Also known as: Sodium polyanhydromannuronic acid sulfate, Alginic acid, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt (9CI), Ateroid, Heparinoid
INCI: SODIUM ALGINATE SULFATE
Sodium Alginate Sulfate (CAS 9010-06-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Alginate Sulfate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Alginate Sulfate.
Known Synonyms
Sodium polyanhydromannuronic acid sulfate
Alginic acid, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt (9CI)
Ateroid
Heparinoid
Chemical Function
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Alginate Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Alginate Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Alginate Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Alginate Sulfate functions as: Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9010-06-4.
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